April 2022 - The Balkanista

Things I learned in five years living in Albania

April 30, 2022April 30, 2022The Balkanista

This is my fifth year in Albania. What started as a long weekend has now turned into me putting down roots and deciding to stay. I speak the language (with some mistakes), I have tried my best to integrate as much as possible, and I fully embrace the highs and lows that come with living […]

Quality picks

Magic, mountains, and handcrafted Albanian goods

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022The Balkanista

Albania is known for its great food and beautiful scenery, but one of the lesser-known gems is its rich tradition with fabrics and crafts. Every part of the country has its own styles and methods, handed down over generations and intertwined with meaning and symbolism. One region with a particularly fascinating textile culture is Dukagjini, […]

Albania’s tourism sector braces for Ukraine war fallout

April 28, 2022April 28, 2022The Balkanista

Labour shortages, rising fuel and food prices, and the Ukrainian war are the triple forces threatening the revival of Albania’s fledgling tourist industry, which accounts for over a quarter of GDP. Over the last few years, Albania has gone from something of an unknown destination to a backpacker, festival-goer, and adventurer’s paradise. With hundreds of […]

Albanian beekeepers are not buzzing over changes to the law

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022The Balkanista

One local beekeeper told Exit that he cautiously welcomes the news. “It is good to have some regulation in the industry, particularly if we want to sell products to a wider market. I am just worried about those who may struggle to meet the financial demands of compliance,” he explained. But another, with his hives […]

Month: April 2022

Things I learned in five years living in Albania

Quality picks

Magic, mountains, and handcrafted Albanian goods

Albania’s tourism sector braces for Ukraine war fallout

Albanian beekeepers are not buzzing over changes to the law

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The fight to protect the Vjosa continues as European scientists visit Albania

Third edition of Albanian Diaspora Conference ‘Diaspora Flet’ heads to Kosova

Call for applications from Albanian civil servants in capacity building scheme

After UK drop, EU sees decline in Albanian asylum seekers in 2023